Anjali
Borrowed from Sanskrit अञ्जलि (añjali).
Every Anjali since 1964 — 5,822 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anjali
Anjali is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,652 in 2025 with 65 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 5,822 American babies have been named Anjali. Its peak came in 2005, when 255 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anjali stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anjali year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | #2,652 |
| 2024 | 74 | #2,437 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,420 |
| 2022 | 88 | #2,159 |
| 2021 | 80 | #2,288 |
| 2020 | 84 | #2,158 |
| 2019 | 103 | #1,922 |
| 2018 | 97 | #2,014 |
| 2017 | 94 | #2,074 |
| 2016 | 123 | #1,720 |
| 2015 | 149 | #1,513 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1,644 |
| 2013 | 198 | #1,212 |
| 2012 | 177 | #1,327 |
| 2011 | 198 | #1,211 |
| 2010 | 206 | #1,180 |
| 2009 | 229 | #1,111 |
| 2008 | 247 | #1,057 |
| 2007 | 238 | #1,092 |
| 2006 | 251 | #1,019 |
| 2005 | 255 | #965 |
| 2004 | 210 | #1,091 |
| 2003 | 231 | #1,001 |
| 2002 | 238 | #939 |
| 2001 | 222 | #970 |
| 2000 | 230 | #933 |
| 1995 | 73 | #1,901 |
| 1990 | 39 | #2,901 |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,254 |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,344 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,405 |
| 1970 | 26 | #2,712 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,577 |
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Famous people named Anjali
- Anjali Devi Actor · 1927–2014
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anjali mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अञ्जलि (añjali).
How popular is the name Anjali in 2025?
Anjali ranked #2,652 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 65 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anjali?
5,822 babies have been named Anjali in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anjali most popular?
Anjali peaked in 2005, when 255 newborns received the name.
Is Anjali a boy or girl name?
Anjali is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anjali rising or falling?
Anjali is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anjali?
Well-known people named Anjali include Anjali Devi (actor).